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About Donald Trump's new ballroom ......

Although I generally support President Donald Trump,I do concede that his decision to replace the East Wing of the White House with a large ballroom can be viewed as questionable in some contexts.Yes,I realize that it will be funded privately and not cost the taxpayers anything ,which is of course a good thing.And no ,I don't view it as some sort desecration of scared norms the way the progressives are saying ( you know they'll attack him no matter what he does !) But while I'm sure he and future Presidents will make good use of it ,I'm forced to confess the optics of doing such a thing may not be the best in the current climate of economic uncertainty.And I also admit that he may have gone a little overboard in taking out the entire East Wing ; if it's possible ,he may have been better off simply making it a relatively smaller addition to the structure that was already there .One thing I admit I actively don't like : I read they had to demolish the White House movie room to

accommodate the new ballroom.The movie room is one of the best perks of being President!

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carpediem · 61-69, M

I think it’s great. once all the whining is done, I think most people will appreciate the beautiful addition to the White House complex. I understand the optics of it, but it’s also putting lots of people to work building it.

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DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@carpediem You know that I'm not worried about what the far left says ; they'd attack Trump even if he discovered the cure for cancer .But looking at it objectively,the project could have been done alot better .

AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M

@DavidT8899 That is what women and beta males think. A man who is a real leader alpha male like Trump does what he thinks is best regardless of "optics"

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@AmericanAvenger And that's the best part of Trump ; however ,just because you do what you think is best doesn't always mean that it is for the best.

idontcareok · 70-79, M

i appreciate hearing from you 2 guys, a good post here ty

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@idontcareok Well,I think it was more mature and civilized than a lot of the posts here .Like I said ,I wish they were all like that !

idontcareok · 70-79, M

@DavidT8899 yes, very true

nudistsueaz · 61-69, F

There is never a "right time". Some will always complain, no matter what.

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@nudistsueaz As Ive posted earlier ,I realize that his opponents will attack him no matter what he does.Im not factoring them into my analysis.And as I've stated many times already ,I'm not critizing the basic concept of a ballroom ,only the scope and execution of the project.

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BrandNewMan · M

@Pitchblue Here comes the flood of made up b.s. ..

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@BrandNewMan I've deleted his post.Weve been having a nice ,civilized conversation and Im not going to have it ruined by the usual left wing nonsense .

BrandNewMan · M

So .. you're upset about .. ~ nothing of importance ? 😅

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idontcareok · 70-79, M

@DavidT8899 thank you,

BrandNewMan · M

@DavidT8899
Dont disagree with that assessment. I could use a little less of his demeanor that invites so much vitriol, gets in the way of being more effective at times. The nerve to tackle stuff that needs it head on is worth that aspect.

Debated a bit and we did so without escalation. 👍🏼

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@BrandNewMan I've noticed that too .😀It's nice to have a conversation on this sight where you don't agree on everything but it doesn't turn into a screaming / insult contest.I wish all of the exchanges here were like that.And I agree that Trump's greatest strength - his boldness and willingness to speak his mind - are at the same time his biggest weakness .

wildbill83 · 41-45, M

It's something that will actually be used for international events, unlike all the additions made by previous presidents that were mostly for personal use...

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@wildbill83 Again ,I'm not saying the basic idea was bad ,only the implementation.

yestestvennaya · 22-25, F

You don't want to waltz with Trump?

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@yestestvennaya Seeing as Im not a great dancer ,.............

Prison1203 · 61-69, M

The best thing is that it’s being paid for by donors and not tax payer money, but don’t tell the dummycrats that, they want to lie and cry about it

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@Prison1203 And that's the really good part about the project .

Musicman · 61-69, M

I bet when the Democrats finally get back in office all of a sudden they will love it.

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